property overview

The Dolder Grand is a city resort that beautifully merges past and future. Perched above Zurich, the fairy tale-like castle building first served as a “Curhaus” (a health spa), during the late-19th century. Today, it honors this history with a state-of-the-art, 4,000-square-meter spa, which is housed in one of the new wings designed by Lord Norman Foster. The spa comprises eighteen treatment rooms, separate areas for ladies and gentlemen, an aqua zone with views of the natural surroundings and a medical wellness center. The spa program focuses on spiritual health as well as pampering treatments. Rooms are scattered throughout the property, and all are timelessly decorated with stylish furnishings. The acclaimed "The Restaurant", headed by innovative chef Heiko Nieder, has two Michelin stars. Most striking is the hotel’s art collection with more than 100 artworks including pieces by Andy Warhol, Henry Moore and Salvador Dalí.
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February 17 – March 3, 2015 and July 21 – August 10, 2015: The Restaurant will close for the season. During these periods the Garden Restaurant will remain fully operational.

We Recommend

Top Day Trip

Golden Roundtrip

Start in Lucerne with a boat ride on a paddle-steamer, then take a cogwheel train to Mount Pilatus for fantastic views. Hop on the aerial cable car back down to Kriens.

Best Cultural Secret

Heidi Weber Pavilion

The last building designed by Le Corbusier—now a museum and gallery—is rarely open to visitors, but you can visit July through September, on Saturdays and Sundays between 1400 to 1700hrs. www.centerlecorbusier.com

Best Restaurant Classic

Kronenhalle

With its oak paneling, paintings of famous artists, superb continental cuisine and buzzy atmosphere, Restaurant Kronenhalle is a Zurich institution. www.kronenhalle.com

Best One-Stop Shop

Landolf & Huber

Zurich has many jewelry shops, but this one, which feels more like an haute couture atelier than a jeweler, creates particularly unusual and special pieces. www.landolfhuber.ch

Best View

Mount Uetliberg

Walk up or take the S10 tram to close to the top of Zurich’s own mountain for breathtaking views of the city, the Alps and the lake.

Best Cocktail with a View

Urania

Just off Bahnhofstrasse in an old observatory building, Urania has great cocktails and small plates to savor along with magnificent city views. www.uraniatapasbar.ch

What to Buy

Watches

Swiss watches are, of course, famous. A great place to pick one up is Bucherer, on Bahnhofstrasse, which sells its own line of watches as well as other brands like Rolex and Audemars Piguet. www.bucherer.com

Best Family Activity

Zoo Zurich

This fantastic zoo is a joy for both kids and adults, and includes a wide variety of reconstructed animal habitats, including the rainforest of Madagascar. www.zoo.ch

Why go now?

live at sunset

July 8 - 19, 2015

An open-air music festival featuring great musicians from around the world. The concert is just a stroll away from the City Resort.